Crime Rate in Strood North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Strood North

The total recorded crimes in Strood North, Medway, UK in March 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Strood North crime rate of 2.83 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Strood North, encompassing approximately 44,557 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Strood North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • North Street with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Banning Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Strood North?

To understand the safety of Strood North, we need to analyze Strood North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Strood North reported a higher crime volume than the Medway average, with 1,632 crimes compared to 1,549. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Strood North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Strood North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Medway average, with 1,563 crimes compared to 1,454. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Strood North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Medway, Strood North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Strood North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Strood North has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 2.83 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Strood North crimes were 1,632. The crime rate of Strood North in 2024 was 36.63 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Strood North were around 1,563 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.08 (year) or 2.92 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Medway)CrimesRank (Medway)CrimesRank (Medway)
Gillingham North264 23,301 23,273 1
River356 14,210 12,646 4
Gillingham South218 43,279 33,194 2
Chatham Central193 52,791 42,850 3
Luton and Wayfield244 32,449 52,399 5
Strood South185 62,336 62,107 6
Rochester West137 71,947 71,882 7
Rochester East87 141,170 121,226 9
Rochester South and Horsted111 91,289 91,137 12
Twydall96 121,178 111,219 10
Peninsula107 111,237 101,210 11
Strood Rural109 101,067 13976 14
Watling88 131,036 141,036 13
Rainham North64 16959 15902 15
Walderslade66 15679 18718 18
Princes Park64 17788 16868 16
Rainham South39 21715 17725 17
Hempstead and Wigmore46 18414 21365 21
Lordswood and Capstone45 19557 20707 19
Rainham Central45 20643 19619 20
Cuxton and Halling23 22391 22361 22

Strood North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 20259
December 202414
November 20247
October 202415
September 202426
August 202420
July 202412
June 202452
May 202429
April 202430

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 202418
September 202414
August 202414
July 202412
June 202430
May 202418
April 20248

A total of 624 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202532
January 202560
December 202442
November 202436
October 202445
September 202464
August 202457
July 202436
June 202490
May 202448
April 202456

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202516
January 202514
December 202411
November 202414
October 202413
September 202416
August 202412
July 202415
June 202430
May 202412
April 202424

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 202511
December 202410
November 20244
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 202412
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Strood North in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Strood North postcode area is presented below.

1. North Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
3. Banning Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
4. Riverside (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wykeham Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Hone Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Lynors Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Central Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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